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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (right) and His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan tour the IDEX exhibition yesterday

during the course of IDEX, holding meetings with representatives from international companies. Staff Major General Pilot Abdullah Al Hashimi, Executive Director for Strategic Analysis at the UAE Minis- try of Defence, was keen to outline the advantages that IDEX brings to the UAE, pointing out that it reflects the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan that the UAE’s 1 future would be based on educating the nation’s young people, and not on oil. The exhibition helps to main- tain the growth, strength, durability and diversity of the UAE economy, IDEX 2015 while making a major contribution to sustainable development. The exhibition demonstrates the UAE’s Emirates Enigma ability to host major global compa- AMFV makes debut nies and the economy’s ability to page 6 welcomes absorb foreign investments, thereby encouraging further investment. Al Hashimi added that the success of IDEX had influenced the decision to make the UAE the host of the the world International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the first permanent Held under the patronage of His Al Maktoum, Vice-President and headquarters of an international Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler agency in the region. The general Al Nahyan, the President of the of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh quoted Dr Hans Rosling’s prediction UAE and Commander-in-Chief Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, that the UAE would be ”the cen- of the Armed Forces, the Interna- Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and tre of the world” in 2100, and said Big capability at an tional Defence Exhibition (IDEX) Deputy Supreme Commander of the it was a serious aspiration for all attractive price was opened yesterday by His High- Armed Forces. HH Sheikh Moham- government departments to work ness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid med bin Zayed will be present towards this. ■ page 8

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missile launch by the terrorists was also neutralised. As ‘Al Fursan’, the UAE Air Force’s aerobatic team, streamed green, IDEX officially black, red and white smoke of the national colours in a perfect preci- sion flypast, the packed grandstand applauded. Top-ranking military guests and VIPs in full regalia, with opens glittering gold braid and medals of rank, provided a counterpoint to the unusually overcast sky. Nothing could have dampened the spirit, though. A military band entertained the guests as they came in, followed by a colourful cultural display of Arab heritage scenes. The ‘Ayalla and Al Razfah’ groups, who danced to traditional music, have performed at most national social and cultural events in the UAE. To the extraordinary lyrics of ‘Al Taghrouda’ as sung by camel riders of old, Hajana and Khayall demonstrated the role of horses and camels in Arab culture, fol- lowed by ‘Al Nahaam’, the traditional pearl divers’ songs. With hooded fal- cons on their perches, this traditional hunting sport was depicted, while a group of children showed the guests their typical games played in the desert environment. Main picture: The ‘Al Fursan’ aerobatic display team lit up the sky with the national colours. A precision drill by a visiting Inset: Elements of the UAE Armed Forces displayed their professionalism during a demonstration of honour guard from Belarus and a per- anti-terrorism capabilities formance by a South Korean military band in traditional dress highlighted SAM J BASCH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ing grenades and the scream of the growing foreign participation in Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Mirage and F-16 fighter jets. As some IDEX. From small beginnings in 1993, Just before midday yesterday, IDEX Deputy Supreme Commander of the ‘enemy’ forces tried to sneak into the this important event on the inter- 2015 was officially declared open, UAE Armed Forces. meleé from the sea, friendly forces national calendar has grown to 55 along with its subsidiary exhibitions The official opening followed rappelled down from a hovering nations represented by 1,100 foreign NAVDEX and UMEX, in the presence a spectacular live enactment of a special forces to capture and 180 local companies. of His Highness Sheikh Moham- fictional terrorist attack on a port the enemy boat. Meanwhile, Apache Some 80,000 visitors are expected, med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice facility, which friendly forces man- and a range of armoured attracted by IDEX and the dedicated President and Prime Minister of the aged to suppress amid the staccato vehicles and tanks took control of NAVDEX and UMEX exhibitions. UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh clatter of automatic fire, explod- the port, as a last-minute desperate They have a lot to look forward to. ■

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5 Defeating the threat through co-operation JON LAKE Syria” being carried out by Daesh militants as being a major regional As a prelude to the opening of the and international challenge. exhibition, the IDEX Conference took The air campaign against Daesh place on Saturday at the UAE Armed has involved the air forces of the Forces Officers Club. Held under the UAE, , Bahrain and patronage of His Highness Sheikh , as well as those of the USA, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE and the UK, and a recurring President and Supreme Commander theme of the conference was the of the UAE Armed Forces, the confer- importance of building closer part- ence addressed a number of timely nerships between allied air forces, defence and security issues. and between air forces and industry. Danny Sebright, President of However, the campaign in Syria the US/UAE Business Council and and is only one of the challenges master of ceremonies for the IDEX Left: Staff Major General Pilot Mohammed Rashid Al Ali, Director facing the region and the interna- conference, described the UAE as of the Joint Operations Centre of the UAE’s General Headquarters. tional community, as Dunne pointed an “island of stability in a sea of rest- Right: Philip Dunne MP, the UK’s Minister for Defence Equipment, out, marking only one facet of a lessness”, and praised the country’s Support and Technology wider threat, one of several vicious contribution to the ongoing strug- insurgencies being undertaken gle against Daesh, which is perhaps Centre of the UAE’s General Head- how the UAE has established and in the name of Islamic extremism, the most obvious element within quarters, the security and stability built up armed forces that are well and which threaten the stability of what another speaker identified as of the Gulf is not just a regional con- trained and well equipped to protect the region. These include what he an ongoing “tidal wave of interna- cern. In his address, he pointed out the country against “anyone who identified as “growing insurgencies tional strife and geopolitical flux”. that it must be both a national and wants to interfere in its affairs”. in Libya and Yemen”, and spread- This has added urgency and rel- an international responsibility, mak- Another of the conference ing insurgencies in Africa, where evance to defence discussions in the ing an eloquent plea for ever closer speakers, Philip Dunne MP, the UK’s “the barbaric Boko Haram are mov- region and beyond. co-operation between allies. Even Minister for Defence Equipment, ing across national borders beyond According to Staff Major Gen- though the UAE has always preferred Support and Technology, identified northern Nigeria to threaten neigh- eral Pilot Mohammed Rashid Al Ali, to adopt peaceful means of resolv- the “brutal campaign of murder and bouring countries”, as well as trouble Director of the Joint Operations ing disputes, the General detailed repression across northern Iraq and in the Sahel and in Somalia. ■

EDIC grows by five Typhoon deal signed DAVID DONALD for Mapping and Surveying Services and Horizon International Flight Yesterday at IDEX, a contract for service entry later in the Having launched with 11 companies Academy from Mubadala; NIMR for the Typhoon Phase Three decade. will give the in December, the Emirates Defence Automotive, Tawazun Dynamics Enhancement (known as P3E) Typhoon a formidable direct-fire Industries Company (EDIC) has and Tawazun Precision Industries was signed by the UK’s Minister weapon that has announced that another five com- from Tawazun; and C4 Advanced for Defence Equipment, Support been combat-proven in Afghani- panies are joining the new entity. Solutions, Global Aerospace Logis- and Technology, Philip Dunne MP, stan and Libya. The weapon will EDIC is an integrated national tics, Naval Advanced Solutions, writes Jon Lake. augment a variety of Paveway defence services and manufactur- Secure Communications and Thales The minister had earlier told laser- and dual-mode laser/ ing platform that brings together Advanced Solutions from EAIG. the IDEX conference that he was GPS-guided bombs and the companies from Tawazun Holding, To join EDIC in the second phase looking forward to announcing Storm Shadow cruise missile for Mubadala Development Company are Advanced Military Mainte- a “further air-to-ground strike attacking ground targets. Brim- and Emirates Advanced Invest- nance, Repair and Overhaul Centre capability” for the Eurofighter stone will be carried on triple ments Group into a single entity. H.E. (AMMROC) from Mubadala, and four Typhoon. carriers under the wings. Homaid Al Shemmari is EDIC’s chair- Tawazun companies: Abu Dhabi P3E will bring forward the P3E aircraft will be capable of man, and Luc Vigneron (previously Autonomous Systems Investment integration of the MBDA simultaneously engaging air-to- of Thales) has been named as CEO. (ADASI), Burkan Munition Systems, Brimstone air-to-surface missile ground and air-to-air targets out First-phase companies comprised Caracal International, and Caracal onto the , to beyond visual range. ■ Al Taif Technical Services, Bayanat Light Ammunition. ■

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS and demonstration purposes. With a typical combat weight of Yesterday, in the presence of His about 28 tonnes, Enigma is powered Highness Sheikh Mohammed Zayed by a Caterpillar C13 diesel develop- Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu ing 711hp, coupled to a Caterpillar Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com- automatic and a two- ARTEC Boxer (8x8) MRAV fitted mander of the UAE Armed Forces, speed transfer case. The Timoney with Rheinmetall 5kW high- Emirates Defense Technology Technology suspension provides a energy laser system on the roof (Stand 11-B28) unveiled its Enigma high level of cross-country mobility Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle and is mounted on three sub-frames (AMFV). for ease of replacement of damaged The Enigma AMFV is understood units in the event of mine or impro- to be a potential contender for the vised explosive device damage. High-energy United Arab Emirates’ requirement Steering is power-assisted and a for a large fleet of 8x8 armoured central tyre-inflation system is fitted vehicles. The first example of Enigma as standard. was completed shortly before IDEX On display at IDEX is a fully laser platform opened and will commence its amphibious version, driven in the mobility trials immediately after the water by two propellers mounted show. This will soon be followed by at the rear. The hull is of all-welded on display further vehicles for additional trials armour with appliqué armour for Rheinmetall has invested con- tor module that takes full advantage Sudanese Khalifa-1 122mm siderable funding in the design of Rheinmetall’s proprietary know- self-propelled howitzer and development of high-energy how, which is based on beam with weapon partly lasers (HEL) for battlefield applica- superimposing technology. elevated and traversed to tions. Here at IDEX the company is Known as the Mobile HEL Effector the right showing a system integrated onto Track V, the RUAG M113 has been fit- the ARTEC Boxer (8x8) multi-role ted with a 1kW HEL effector that has armoured vehicle (MRAV). been successfully demonstrated in During trials carried out in the remote explosive ordnance role. Switzer­land in front of a number of The third application is the Tatra high-ranking overseas delegations, (8x8) vehicle fitted with a contain- Rheinmetall (Stand 09-A10) showed erised 20kW HEL effector and this is its HEL integrated onto three land referred to as the Mobile HEL Effector platforms. In addition to the Boxer Container L. The Roman numerals V, MRAV, the other two platforms XX and L correspond to the laser cat- comprised a RUAG Defence M113 egories of 5kW, 20kW and 50kW. fully tracked armoured personnel Rheinmetall Air Defence has also carrier and a Tatra (8x8) protected fitted and tested its Skyshield air cross-country . During the defence system with the 35mm can- demonstration in Switzerland, the non replaced by an HEL. During the Boxer HEL neutralised an oversized demonstration in Switzerland, the heavy machine mounted on a Skyshield HEL effector enabled the pick-up truck. successful engagement of a series Currently the Boxer is configured of incoming generic mortar rounds. for a 5kW or 10kW laser, which are According to Rheinmetall, the identical with regard to mass and engagement range of this volume. Here at IDEX it is fitted with techn­ology demonstrator is a 5kW HEL effector and is referred 3,000m, an increase of 1,000m to as the Mobile HEL Effector Wheel over that achieved in earlier HEL XX. This features a special HEL effec- demonstrations. ■

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management system, cameras for situational awareness, electronic architecture and electrically oper- ated grenade launchers. Another potential application for the Enigma AMFV is a highly mobile artillery system, of which a scale model is being shown for the first time at IDEX 2015. Mounted on the Emirates Defense Technology’s new rear of the hull is the combat-proven Enigma (8x8) Armoured Modular BAE Systems 155mm/39 calibre Fighting Vehicle fitted with the complete M777 lightweight howitzer. When turret of the Russian BMP-3 IFV travelling, this is carried in the hori- zontal position and, when required a higher level of ballistic protec- range of weapons. The example 100mm rifled gun fed by an auto- for , fires over the rear. tion. The lower part of the hull is at the show is fitted with the com- matic loader, with a co-axial 30mm Other weapon options include V-shaped. plete turret of the Russian BMP-3 dual-feed and 7.62mm the Rheinmetall Air Defence Sky- A key design feature of Enigma infantry fighting vehicle, which is . ranger 35mm air defence turret is the modular roof design, which used in large numbers by the UAE. Standard equipment includes and the Russian UralVagonZavod allows it to be fitted with a wide Main armament consists of a an air-conditioning system, battle AU220M 57mm remote turret. ■ Sudanese howitzer makes debut The Military Indus- door cab for the five-person crew. charge in a conventional try Corporation At present the cab does not have air- case, with a total of 45 projectiles (MIC) of Sudan conditioning. and charges carried. (Stands 12-D30, Mounted on the rear of the chas- The maximum range depends on A-002 and CP-232) sis is the complete upper part of the the projectile/charge combination, is exhibiting a wide widely deployed Russian-designed but is quoted as being 17km. The range of weapons and 122mm D-30 towed howitzer. This maximum is stated to be equipment here at IDEX has a manual traverse of 40° left and 8 rounds/minute. 2015. right, with elevation limits from -5° The standard 122mm D-30 is nor- One of the most inter- to +70°, albeit with some limitations mally towed by a 6x6 truck, which esting items of equipment over the cab. also carries the crew and a quantity being shown is the Khalifa-1 When deployed in the firing of ready-use 122mm ammunition. 122mm self-propelled howitzer, position, stabilisers are lowered By integrating the system on a 6x6 which is already in service with hydraulically at the rear. The steel cross-country truck chassis, it has the Sudanese Army, and is making sides also fold down under hydraulic greater mobility. This allows it to its international show debut. control to provide rapid crew access be brought into action and then Khalifa-1 consists of a modified to the 122mm ammunition. The lat- removed much more quickly, Kamaz 43118 6x6 cross-country ter is of the separate loading type, making it less vulnerable to counter- chassis with a fully protected four- that is, projectile and associated battery fire. ■

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Most obviously, the aircraft is fit- ted with a reconfigurable, modular two-, three- or four-station Light Big capability at Weight Weapons Platform, and has a corresponding Integrated Weap- ons Management System capable of supporting AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, a .50 cal GAU-19 machine gun, a 7.62mm M134 Minigun, or an attractive price Hydra 70 rocket pods. A FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE 260- JON LAKE HLD is turret-mounted below the nose. This is optimised for light Abu Dhabi-based NorthStar Avia- attack platforms and incorporates a tion has developed a new military stabilised EO/IR sensor, an HD colour derivative of the Bell 407, and has day camera, a mid-wave imaging received an order for 30 of the heli- infrared sensor, a solid-state low- copters from the UAE Armed Forces. light imaging system, a laser NorthStar has already delivered designator and tactical laser range- 11 production models of its Model finder, an eye-safe laser rangefinder, 407MRH (MRH standing for Multi- and a near-infrared laser illuminator Role Helicopter) and plans to deliver visible to night vision goggles. the remainder at a rate of about Both cockpit and cabin are one per month through to the end armoured, and the aircraft has a new of 2016. The company has received Mission Management System, an expressions of interest from poten- integrated moving map, embedded tial customers in the Middle East, IMU/GPS and navigation processing Europe and South America. software, integrated tactical multi- Founded in January 2011 and band radios, an integrated Mode owned by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif al IV IFF transponder, a Microwave Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Downlink System, TACAN, and NVG- royal family, NorthStar Aviation is a NorthStar’s 407MRH is compatible interior and exterior flexible, full-spectrum aviation mod- comprehensively equipped to lighting. ification, maintenance, repair and perform a range of armed ISR missions The result is a high-performance, overhaul organisation working with low-cost, lightweight multi-role government and military clients. military helicopter capable of light The company is run by a manage- ment manufacturer (OEM) would be ‘Quad A’ conference in May 2014. An attack, CAS (close air support), ment team that has a decade of able to. example is on display at NorthStar’s ISR (intelligence, surveillance and experience of delivering complex NorthStar is headquartered in display (Stand 02-B30) at IDEX. reconnaissance) and light assault. aviation projects, specialising in the Abu Dhabi, and has a US subsidiary The 407MRH is based on the “Not everybody has $80 million to rapid design, prototyping and test- in Washington DC. The NorthStar improved Bell 407GX, which features buy an Apache,” said Adam Gunn, ing of systems. The company claims 407MRH prototype was developed the Garmin G1000HTM flight deck, the company’s technical director, that it is able to go from initial con- and test-flown in Florida. The type with dual VHF and GPS, and Garmin’s pointing out that the NorthStar cept to a fielded-capability aircraft was first unveiled at the Army Avia- Synthetic Vision System, but also Aviation 407MRH’s price tag is more quickly than an original equip- tion Association of America’s annual adds a plethora of military systems. around $9 million. ■

cations systems to market. Known as TN 4100, dual-band 3+ and 4 IP platform, and supports High capacity comms this new radio product family brings a suite of point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, on-the- cap­abilities designed to enhance operational move and mesh applications. According to the partnership agreed flexibility in the field. two companies, the TN 4100 enhances the Thales Thales and Ultra Electronics TCS have estab- The TN 4100 radio has been developed using NEXIUM Theatre tactical networking solution by lished a partnership to bring the next generation flexible line-of-sight technology, offering high- enabling the flexibility to support high-capacity of high-capacity line of sight (HCLOS) communi- capacity communications via a tri-channel, transmission, regardless of the mission. ■

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A final series of recent flight trials of the Seeker 400 unmanned aerial Flying under a new name vehicle (UAV) system from (South African Pavilion, Stands 12-C21 and UM-46) has cleared it for imminent production this year. In the event, the system is being offered in both a ‘clean’ ISR- only and an armed reconnaissance version, with the latter designated Snyper, said Sello Ntsihlele, Denel Dynamics’ UAVs general manager. “Our latest trials involved the full gamut of performance tests, including range and altitude, safety, endurance and functional payload,” Seeker 400 he stated. “This brought us to the baseline as specified by the client, allowing us to head for production.” 150km/h. With a payload capacity of with international specifications (10,000m) Mokopa anti-armour mis- It appears that sensitivities about 100kg, it can carry dual payloads for an armed surveillance UAV, we siles. According to Ntsihlele, potential armed UAVs have prompted the comprising synthetic aperture radar, can offer Snyper with four Impi-S international clients have indicated (SAAF) to optronics turret and digital video missiles,” Ntsihlele explained. “That a preference for the existing Denel retain the Seeker 400 designation for ­system for different tactical missions. still allows for a 40kg payload, typi- Dynamics forward tactical ground a pure surveillance and reconnais- Seeker 400 builds on the her- cally the Goshawk II HD from station, despite a smaller ground sance aircraft. Seeker 400 is the latest itage of the smaller Seeker 200, DS Optronics, although we are still station being available for ease of and most advanced of Denel Dynam- derived from the Seeker II, which optimising Snyper’s structure.” transport. The tactical ground station ics’ UAV portfolio, with an operating had significant export success. The Impi-S is derived from the typically more than doubles the line- altitude of 18,000ft, 16 hours’ Both versions are on display at IDEX proven Denel Dynamics short-range of-sight range of the aircraft – up to endurance and a cruising speed of this year. “By aligning the design (5,000m) Ingwe and long-range 750km in the case of Seeker 400. ■

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14 New VAB looks for export sales CHRISTOPHER F FOSS is complete and the company has already built a pre-production batch Defense (French of five vehicles powered by a 350hp Pavilion, CP-300) has developed diesel coupled to an automatic a new version of its well-known transmission. The all-welded steel Véhicule de l’Avant Blindé (VAB). hull is fitted with appliqué armour The latest Mk III has been developed and provides ballistic protection to by the company specifically for STANAG 4569 Level 4, as well as blast the export market as a follow-on to and improvised explosive device the original VAB. More than 5,000 (IED) protection. VABs were built for the home and Under contract to the French export markets, with customers Defence Procurement Agency, in the region including Lebanon, Defense has just , Oman and the United Arab delivered the Elector hybrid electric Emirates. drive (HED) demonstrator, which is The VAB Mk III is a new design, now being put through a series of and not only has more volume and exhaustive trials. payload but also has a higher level of VAB Mk III (6x6) at IDEX 2015 fitted with the Kongsberg remote Renault Trucks Defense is part ballistic protection, while being able weapon station armed with a .50 heavy gun and a 7.62mm MG of the Group Governmental to mount a wider range of weapon Sales (VGGS), with other famous stations. While the original VAB was When being used as an armoured with special blast-attenuating seats. brand names including ACMAT available in both 4x4 and 6x6 config- personnel carrier (APC), the VAB The APC has a typical gross vehicle Defense, Defense and urations, the Mk III is only available Mk III has a crew of two and carries weight of 20 tonnes. Volvo Defense, the last of which is as a 6x6. seven dismounts, who are provided Development of the VAB Mk III based in the USA. ■

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mission aircraft, C4ISR, training systems, cyber impresses security and shelters, as well as VIP . With no fewer than 50 companies and four These companies are represented by the government organisations, the Canadian pres- Canadian Association of Defence and Security ence this year is the largest ever at IDEX. The Industries (CADSI), with the mandate to Canadian Pavilion (Stand 01-B46) is hosting 16 strengthen relations with external stakeholders. exhibitors, including the Canadian Commercial The industry employs more than 100,000 Canadi- Corporation (CCC), in support of the country’s ans and contributes in excess of $13 billion to the defence and security exporters. country’s economy. Some 40,000 Canadians work Canada’s defence and security companies in the UAE, resulting from long-standing diplo- Hit a are best known for armoured vehicles, special matic relations between the two countries. ■ moving target SAM J BASCH

For precision combat marksmanship, a target with human-like actions comes close to the real thing. -based Marathon Smart Targets (Stand 04-C20) is showing its range of robotic targets, including the flagship T-40, developed in conjunc- tion with the country’s Department of Defence. The human-shaped targets display artificial intel- ligence by moving and behaving autonomously like real humans, even reacting to live-firing from a shooter. When hit, the mannequin drops and other targets on the range scatter for cover, only to re-emerge after a pause to counter-attack. In this way, combatants are trained to fight against unpredictable moving targets, using live ammuni- tion. According to the company, its smart robots represent the next evolution in marksmanship and live-fire tactical training. Smart targets can be installed on existing ranges without requiring additional construction or infra- structure. They are able to operate day or night in any weather, while remaining within the designated safety zones. In addition to training for multiple skills, various scenarios can be created, ranging from simple to complex and unpredictable. The mannequins are mounted on an armour- plated drive train with puncture-proof wheels. Sensors detect shots from all directions, distinguish- ing body shots from head or spine hits. ■

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S351 is seen on first sea Boats with Italian flair trials earlier in February RICHARD SCOTT turing techniques. For example, the Professional line is constructed Italian fast-boat builder Nova­marine with special rigid tubes manufac- (Italian Pavilion, Stand C-001) is tured in a specific shock-resistant, making a splash at NAVDEX with its pierce-proof foam, thereby offer- Professional line of ing greater safety and reducing high-speed boats internal impedences through its semi-­circular shape. The Professional range com- prises four different sized boats: the 100 (10m Surfacing at NAVDEX length); the 120 (12m); UK-based MSubs (UK Pavilion, Stand Systems Test Laboratory vehicle. the 140 cabin jet B-052) is making its first appearance MSubs’ most notable recent suc- (14m); and the 220 at the NAVDEX show. A specialist in cess was the award of a contract Novamarine’s Professional cabin jet (22m). The Pro- the design, manufacture and inte- to build a prototype commercially 120 design with cabin fessional 100 and 120 series can gration of manned (submersibles classed ‘dry’ submersible vehicle, be configured with outboard (FB and submarines) and unmanned designated S351, for test and evalu- for the military, security and com- variant) or inboard (EFB) engines. underwater vehicles, the company ation by the US Special Operations mercial user communities. Open deck and cabin options (EFB has built up a strong pedigree in the Command (USSOCOM). Based in Olbia, Sardinia, where it variants) are also available. military market since delivering its Sea trials of S351 began from operates out of SNO Yachts’ facili- Novamarine has already achieved first submersible in 1986. Examples Plymouth earlier this month; the ties, Novamarine has combined its regional success, being contracted include the large-scale unmanned craft will now complete several extensive design expertise with in 2014 to provide vessels for the Mobile Anti-Submarine Training months of sea trials prior to delivery the latest materials and manufac- Qatar Coast Guard. ■ Target and the Mobile Undersea to USSOCOM. ■

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Chaiseri Defense is Thailand’s A key area of competence for leading military vehicle specialist, Chaiseri is the support of military and has been in the business of vehicles and their sub-systems upgrading and reconditioning through a wide range of upgrade, armoured vehicles for more reconditioning, maintenance than fi ve decades. Now it has and repair services. In this role harnessed that experience, plus its the company has supported high-technology both domestic and international First Win has been devised as protection against ballistic threats capabilities, to produce the First customers. Chaiseri also has a family of versions, offering as standard, with an option to Win, a new family of 4x4 vehicles expertise in maintaining and different levels of protection upgrade to level 3, while it has full that can affordably meet the upgrading key sub-systems such and mobility to suit various level 3 protection against mines. needs of armies and security as engines. customer requirements. The This equates to protection against forces around the world. vehicle can be reconfigured for the equivalent of an 8-kilogram Through its long experience of many different battlefield and TNT blast under the belly, or 10 Established in 1969, Chaiseri working with military vehicles security roles, such as ambulance, kilograms under the wheels. Defense has grown into a Chaiseri Defense has also been command post, reconnaissance company that is recognised able to devise new technologies and infantry fi ghting vehicle. It First Win-E is a slightly smaller around the world for its expertise to further enhance vehicle is easily transportable by air, sea, vehicle with a 250hp engine in military vehicle support and capabilities. Its advanced metal/ rail or road, and can be fi tted with and independent suspension technology. As well as supporting rubber track systems have been a variety of overhead weaponry that is optimised for fast-moving the vehicles of the Royal Thai Army fi tted to many popular vehicle such as 7.62mm or 12.7mm reconnaissance operations. It and Navy, Chaiseri has exported types. The company has also machine , and 40mm has Level 2 mine blast protection its products and services to more developed a run-flat tyre system. automatic . A but has reduced weight than 35 countries in six continents. variety of internal configurations compared to the standard First The company’s plant is equipped First Win can be installed, but with a single Win, but with a corresponding with state-of-the-art equipment. driver the First Win can carry 10 increase in mobility. Chaiseri also From this rich wealth of troops. offers the First Win-L, a lighter Chaiseri Defense prides itself on experience Chaiseri has gained version with 200hp engine and the quality of its products, and the knowledge and expertise Protection for the crew and Level 1 protection as standard, ensures that stringent conditions necessary to develop its own occupants is provided through intended primarily for internal are met through rigorous testing vehicles, thus elevating the an all-welded Vee-shaped armour security uses where mines are not procedures at all stages of the company from being a support steel hull, which also is the basis a threat. manufacturing process. Testing organisation to the status of of the chassis-less monocoque is conducted at raw material, original equipment manufacturer. structure. The protection not only More than 30 First Win vehicles component and fi nal stages, Known as First Win, Chaiseri’s initial covers the crew compartment, are already in service with the including fi eld-testing, to ensure entry into the OEM world is a but also that of the engine. Thai army and internal security that products meet US and NATO tactical 4x4 aimed at both armed agencies. Chaiseri is now offering military standards. forces and internal security needs. Powered by a 300hp the vehicle for export as a versatile diesel, the First Win personnel and efficient vehicle that offers carrier offers a high redeg e of high levels of protection for its resistance against mines and occupants, but at an affordable IED blasts. It has STANAG Level 2 cost.

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rocket-propelled grenade, they will be fitted with the PG-Guard protec- tion system. They will also carry the Aravis for Gabon’s Nexter Robotics Nerva unmanned ground vehicle for use in the recon- naissance role. According to , the baseline Aravis has the highest level UN commitment of protection in its class against a wide range of battlefield threats, including small arms fire, mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Aravis has a high level of cross- country mobility because it is based on the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG U-5000 (4x4) chassis. Nexter’s first customer for the Aravis was the , which from 2009 took delivery of 15 units, of which 11 were deployed to for use with French Army engineers using the MBDA SOUVIM 2 route-clearance system. The remaining four Aravis vehicles were retained in France for training purposes. France has now ceased combat operations in Afghanistan. French Army Aravis vehicles are fitted with a Kongsberg remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a .50 M2 HB machine gun (MG), Thales PR4G communications equipment, an Exavision camera system to pro- vide situational awareness through a full 360° and electronic devices to counter IEDs. Although Nexter Systems has Aravis (4x4) protected vehicle armed with a Kongsberg Protector RWS armed with a .50 M2 HB MG never confirmed the contract, it is also supplying Saudi Arabia with CHRISTOPHER F FOSS 2014. They will be part of a battalion Systems facility in Roanne, France, 200 Aravis vehicles in three batches, deployed by the Multi-dimensional these Aravis vehicles will be fit- the first for 73 units – deliveries are Nexter Systems will deliver 12 Ara- Integrated Stabilisation Mission ted with the Nexter System ARX20 underway. Some of them are fitted vis (4x4) highly protected vehicles in the Central African Republic remote-controlled turret (RCT) with the Nexter Systems ARX20 RCT. to the Gabonese Republic by June (MINUSCA), operating under a armed with a 20mm M621 cannon. In addition to the troop-carrying ver- 2015, under the terms of a contract United Nations mandate. For a higher level of protection sion, some specialised vehicles are awarded to the company in October Currently being built at the Nexter against the widely deployed RPG-7 being supplied to Saudi Arabia. ■

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This design means that no counter- weights are required (the average Giving a balanced view counterbalance weight of most con- ventional systems is 600g) to keep NICK BROWN the helmet and NVGs centred on the wearer’s head, reducing neck wear -based Savox (Finnish Pavil- and increasing comfort. ion, Stand 06-B41) has launched its The helmets can be specified in a Thor integrated helmet electronics cutaway special forces-type design package at IDEX. – as launched at IDEX – or a longer At heart, the system comprises a form with coverage for the back of ballistic helmet shell – made by FY the neck. Additionally, the modu- Composites – outfitted with a range lar design enables Savox to supply of new proprietary attachments a range of system configurations at and standard military connectors customer requests, but in the con- and interfaces. These fittings enable figuration developed for the Finnish hearing protection and communica- Defence Forces the baseline configu- tions, night vision goggles (NVGs) ration weighs 1.9kg, rising to 2.3kg and a host of ancillary systems to be with a night vision monocle and 2.8kg mounted using a common sensor with a full binocular set. The battery and communications power rail. pack is a conformal design, with Thor was designed for the Finn- space for two AA batteries to ensure ish Defence Forces and has been ease of replacement in the field. developed for a range of roles from strategic officer, acknowledged that package is that all of the elements, Savox is looking at how to apply dismounted infantry to armoured there are already a range of helmet from the powerpack at the rear, its technologies to other soldier- vehicle personnel and aircrew, but set-ups available on the market for through the wiring loom and on to worn applications, starting with a is now being launched for export. modern digitised soldier systems, the NVGs and hearing protection, load-bearing vest with an individual Mikael Westerlund, Savox’s chief but said the innovation of the Thor are fully integrated and balanced. soldier router and power source. ■

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS 40mm and 50mm weapons, while Desert Piranha 5 fitted heavier weapons include 90mm and Belgian company CMI Defence has with the latest CMI 105mm rifled guns. launched its latest Cockerill 3000 Defence 3000 series Both of the heavier weapons modular turret system (MTS) at IDEX. modular turret system can fire a gun-launched anti-tank The equipment is being displayed guided missile (GLATGM) to 5,000m, integrated on the General Dynam- which is well beyond the range of ics European Land Systems Desert the rifled gun. The GLATGM is fitted Piranha 5 (8x8) armoured fighting with a tandem high-explosive anti- vehicle. tank warhead to defeat targets fitted As part of the company’s display with explosive reactive armour. (Stand 12-C35), the Cockerill 3000 A wide range of optional equip- MTS is being shown fitted with the ment is available, including co-axial combat-proven ATK Armament Sys- machine guns, roof-mounted tems 30mm Mk44 dual-feed cannon, remote weapon station armed with which can be upgraded to 40mm, various weapons up to 40mm auto- and a 7.62mm co-axial machine gun. matic grenade launchers, banked These weapons are laid onto the grenade launchers and rail- or tube- target using an advanced com- rangefinder. The turret on show has To meet a wide range of user launched anti-tank missiles. puterised fire control system, with an advanced commander’s pano- requirements, the Cockerill 3000 The turret’s modular protection commander and gunner being pro- ramic sighting system that allows MTS can be fitted with various package allows for a maximum bal- vided with stabilised day/night sight hunter/killer target engagements to weapons. Medium-calibre options listic protection level of STANAG capability, incorporating a laser take place. include 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 4569 Level 5. ■

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IN BRIEF Guarding the perimeter Meeting refrigeration rules SAM J BASCH cues the camera systems. a walking person at 11km or a With new EU F-gas regulations According to Brent large moving vehicle at 25km, published last year, Dutch firm The name Guardian is quite apt to Franklin, president of then cueing the camera Heinen & Hopman ( describe the B400 series e-scan radar Unlimited Technology, a to follow and iden- Pavilion, Stand A-024) is well equipment from UK firm Blighter field-proven robust tify the target. placed to install and maintain Surveillance Systems (Stand 05-C16) and reliable Said Blighter compliant air-conditioning and that has just been selected for instal- e-scan radar chief executive refrigeration systems. The com- lation at a strategic Middle East air was required. “It Mark Radford: pany offers a quick-response, base. The contract was awarded was vital that “Our solid-state worldwide service to help custom- to Blighter by Pennsylvania-based the solution was PESA technology ers conform to the new rules. Unlimited Technology Inc, to secure maintenance-free has no mechani- the perimeter of the air base. with a 24-hour all- cal moving parts Seen from above Blighter’s PESA (passive elec- weather capability, to wear out or to ’s Hisdesat company (Stand tronically scanned array) radars and low false alarm rate get contaminated 07-A42) is showcasing innovative a long-range illuminated camera and with a range to by sand or dust, satellite systems. SpainSat and system for day and night operation look beyond the Blighter Guardian B400 system therefore it is XTAR-Eur offer flexible security in form part of the integrated perim- perimeter.” ideal for the the X- and military Ka-bands. For eter security system. Completing Guardian was designed with Middle East environment.” earth observation applications the configuration that is known these capabilities, able to detect Blighter’s ITAR-free systems are such as border control, military as the Blighter Guardian are the small and slow-moving targets, even used worldwide commercially, by operations or high-resolution BlighterTrack multi-hypothesis in cluttered environments, thanks to governments and in defence for mapping, the company offers two software-based radar target tracker its coactive frequency modulated asset and infrastructure protection, satellites, Ingenio and Paz. and its BlighterView HMI 2 control continuous wave (FMCW) Doppler coastal surveillance and military system that displays radar data and fast-scan processing. It can detect applications. ■

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28 Wraps off 12.5m aluminium fast interceptor RHIB military RHIB RICHARD SCOTT rated with the marine industry’s finest component manufacturers so as to UAE-based ASIS Boats (Stand A-013) pair the absolute latest advances in has unveiled its new 12.5m rigid hull maritime shock-mitigation seating, form has been purpose-designed launchers. On-deck electric connec- inflatable boat (RHIB) designed to navigation electronics, and commu- to permit “a higher-level of end- tions are available to support most meet the exacting requirements of nication systems with the superior user customisation including many 7.62mm mini-gun variants. elite military and maritime security performance of our 12.5m design.” cabin/cockpit/seating configura- He added: “The unique ASIS forces. Manufactured from marine- Power comes from twin Volvo tions”. Available options include: 12.5m design solution permits us to grade 5086 aluminium alloy and Penta D6-435Hp turbocharged shock-mitigating seating and floor- customise for many different mission powered by twin inboard-diesel diesel engines delivering a total of ing systems, modular Dyneema profiles.” Examples include: seating waterjets, the new craft features a 870hp. Paired with Hamilton Jet ballistic panels and bullet-resistant for up to 20 personnel; a removable robust hybrid closed-cell foam-filled HJ274 waterjets, these engines pro- glass, wireless headset crew- pilot-house for transport inside surrounding collar. vide for a maximum speed of 45 communication system, and a fixed-winged aircraft; a hydraulically “We saw unique opportunities knots in full-load condition. The six- gyro-stabilised thermal camera. In articulating bow-ramp for riverine to design a larger aluminium multi- cylinder engines have addition, the 12.5m RHIB can mount and amphibious assault; and modu- mission high-performance and the added advantage that they can multiple crew-served weapon ped- lar/removable assault-force seating highly customisable platform,” said run on diesel, JP5 and JP8 fuels. estals supporting 12.7mm heavy to maximise deck space for resupply CEO Roy Nouhra. “We have collabo- According to Nouhra, the plat- machine guns and 40mm grenade and other logistics missions. n Maritime communications network for Oman Qnective Middle East, through local built upon the GMDSS (Global Mari- telephony, and Digital Selective Call- tem, 200 VHF and 22 MF/HF radios, partner Al-Madakhel Investment time Distress and Safety System) ing in all sea areas around Oman. The 25 VHF radio direction-finders, 25 AIS LLC, has been contracted to build standard, ensuring that local authori- service portfolio is complemented by base stations with ship equipment and operate a new maritime com- ties can access critical data regarding an integrated automatic identifica- for 15,000 vessels, two NAVTEX munications network in Oman. the identity, cargo and routing of all tion system (AIS), which identifies and transmitters, INMARSAT-C and a The project will be delivered in vessels in the waters off Oman. tracks vessels and further enhances COSPAS-SARSAT ground station. conjunction with strategic partner The Maritime Radiocommunica- the security of vessels at sea. The First Class A-Licence for the Frequentis, which will take responsi- tions Operations Centre (MROC) Frequentis is supplying the com- building and operation of the bility for implementing the technical in Muscat will deliver a variety of munications infrastructure for the GMDSS system over a 15-year period infrastructure. coastal surveillance services. Along- operations centre and other mari- was awarded to Qnective’s partner Under the terms of the contract, side a wide range of GMDSS services, time facilities. This includes its MCS company, Al-Madakhel. Qnective Oman will receive a state-of-the-art Qnective Middle East offers NAVTEX 3020 IP communication system and (Stand A-040) will be the sole maritime communications network broadcasts, VHF, MF and HF radio tracking and tracing information sys- operator throughout this period. n

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RICHARD SCOTT Already acquired by the French Driven by two integral Schot- water depths greater than 4m. Army, the 7m Vedette F2 craft is tel waterjets powered by Deutz The French Army took delivery of France’s CEFA (Stand 07-B30, French designed to enable land forces engines, the flat-bottomed Vedette eight Vedette F2 boats in Decem- Pavilion) has capitalised on more to cross rivers or other water- F2 platform can use all its power ber last year. Key roles for the craft than 50 years’ experience in water ways; it also has application for in just 0.5m of water, regardless of include push-towing and towing, crossing operations to develop a disaster relief/humanitarian aid situ- climatic conditions (including ice). navigation and anchoring manoeu- new military support boat based on ations where populations have been Driven like a car or a jet ski, the craft vres, the installation of protection the concept of the German M-Boot. affected by flooding or inundation. can achieve a speed of 8.5m/s in nets, logistics and diver support. ■

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35 Korea aims for the Middle East CHRISTOPHER F FOSS 27hp/tonne and its in-arm hydro­ pneumatic suspension system gives Hyundai Rotem (Stand 12-B09) is improved cross-country mobility using IDEX to spearhead export and improved ride for its crew. marketing of its latest armoured Following a competition, Hyundai fighting vehicles (AFVs) that the Rotem was also awarded a contract company has developed to meet for a new family of 8x8 and 6x6 the operational requirements of the armoured personnel carriers (APCs) Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army). and variants for the ROK Army, The company is looking to increase which currently operates mainly its market share in the Middle East tracked APCs and infantry fighting region through local co-operation vehicles. concerning its latest range of tracked Prototypes of these vehicles are and wheeled AFVs. Latest Hyundai Rotem KW2 (8x8) in baseline APC configuration, now undergoing extensive trials An initial contract has been armed with a roof-mounted .50 M2 HB machine gun with the ROK Army and it is expected placed with Hyundai Rotem by the that the first production vehicles ROK Army for the supply of 100 of These were also designed, devel- for its 120mm/55 calibre smoothbore will be delivered in 2018. The first the company’s latest generation K2 oped and manufactured by Hyundai gun, an advanced computerised production contract is understood main battle tanks (MBTs), with the Rotem. fire control system coupled to day/ to be for 675 units. The 6x6 version first batch of 13 vehicles handed The latest K2 MBT has many thermal sights for the commander is referred to as the KW1; the 8x8 over on 1 July last year. The K2 MBT is advanced features, including a and gunner, a 1,500hp diesel pow- version is the KW2. The latter has to supplement the K1 (105mm) and reduction in the number of crew erpack and an advanced modular more volume and payload, which K1A1 (120mm) MBTs that are cur- to three due to the installation of a armour system. The K2 has a high will enable it to undertake a wider rently deployed by the ROK Army. bustle-mounted automatic loader power-to-weight ratio of more than range of battlefield missions. ■

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SAM J BASCH receive exceptional situational awareness with the same real- South African aerospace company time access to data, payloads and S-PLANE Automation (Stand UM-59) messaging provided by the is running live demonstrations of ParagonC4I Mobile. its latest Paragon product suite Besides S-PLANE’s 7.5m wing- for command and control and C4I span Swift offered as an operational applications. unmanned intelligence, surveillance The suite provides a common and reconnaissance (ISR) vehicle, the operating picture in a detailed company specialises in unmanned 3D graphic world of all forces, vehicle navigation, flight control and infrastructure and elements for mission management sub-systems, Inzpire’s air-land integration training uses real-world operational headquarters, tactical and mobile with product development now incidents and case studies to deliver success on the battlefield forces application. All role-players also extending to autonomous land, benefit from sophisticated messag- sea-surface and underwater vehicle ing, geo-tagged battlespace objects systems and their sub-systems. ■ and real-time tracking of assets. Said business ­development Get Inzpired director Charl van der Merwe: “All deployments in one With an expert team comprising Its GECO family of mission systems environment operate in the skilled military personnel, British for airborne and land applications is same 3D world, share the same company Inzpire (Stand UM-60) intuitive and easy to use. Designed by data and support multiple offers unmanned aerial system warfighters for warfighters, its basic missions simultaneously and (UAS) training to international configuration provides integrated independently.” civilian and military clients, rang- GPS, digital moving map and satellite The ParagonC4I HQ gives ing from the basic to the design imagery on a touchscreen system. decision-makers immediate of end-to-end unmanned vehicle GECO significantly improves the access to video feeds, sensor employment strategy. effectiveness and speed of mission data and elements reported According to the company, its planning, rehearsal and execution, as from the field to allow rapid UAS experts have accumulated well as debriefing for air and ground assessments to be made. Field more than 25,000 flying hours on operations. Additional capabilities, commanders get an accu- UAS operations, with many more or ‘apps’, can be incorporated. rate and up-to-date common on manned aircraft. They cover Inzpire’s managed services group operating picture with the disciplines from sensor operation covers niche aviation requirements, ParagonC4I Tactical. This suite and mission payload command, to including technical support and enables command and control imagery analysis and intelligence. increasing pilot throughput with of unmanned systems, includ- Aiming to fulfil existing and human factors and safety training. ing S-PLANE’s own vehicles, future requirements, the company Team members pride themselves such as the Swift. makes use of training from desktop on instinctively understanding their Aircraft, ground and sea v­ ehicles, ParagonC4I information can be through software delivery, course- clients’ needs – empathy arising as well as dismounted personnel, presented on a handheld device ware and final operating support. from real-life experience. ■

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SAM J BASCH

For most combatants it is terrify- ing to come under hostile fire, and Acoustics take to especially so when they are unsure from where the firing emanates. Dutch firm Microflown AVISA (Stand 10-B33) has the solution with its the air Acoustic Vector Sensor (AVS). This extremely small device is derived from the company’s proven acoustic multi-mission sensor (AMMS), which is already of low size, weight and power (SWaP) for use on platforms ranging from vehicles and boats to Microflown helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). AVISA’s Acoustic Here at IDEX, the company is Vector Sensor on showing what it claims to be a world a FlyEye UAV first in an acoustic UAV payload, which locates sniper and mortar fire AMMS, which is making its pub- highly accurate and reliable locali- positions with a directional accu- fitted to the Polish FlyEye UAV. lic debut, and the vehicle-based sation systems boast a multi-threat racy of typically 1.5°. Co-operating Also on show will be related V-AMMS, which is now fielded by the capability, allowing for the location with WB Electronics, Microflown equipment in the AMMS fam- Netherlands armed forces. of small arms fire and rockets, as well AVISA is demonstrating the AVS ily, including the Forward-Flown Microflown AVISA states that its as artillery and mortars. ■ Plug-and-play accommodation When the military deploys, it’s got because it can be operational within international clients, the company to be in double-quick time. That’s an hour or two, enabling the military has, in recent times, been awarded where a system like the HERCon to rapidly set up anything from ablu- South African Air Force contracts hard-walled expandable redeploy- tions, kitchens or dining complexes for a 350-man shelter (accommoda- able container from Weatherhaven to sleeping quarters and offices,” tion), operations rooms, storage and When fully deployed, the HER- Africa (South African Pavilion, Stand explained Karen Coetzer, Weather- ablutions with quarter tanks. Con system almost triples in 12-C20) comes into its own. haven Africa’s marketing manager. “Weatherhaven Africa, and our capacity compared with its ISO- Looking like a standard ISO ship- She added that the container’s sister company Canvas & Tent, have sized transport configuration ping container, the HERCon expands internal volume is not compromised, an in-house manufacturing capa- to three times its container footprint and with a CSC rating, the containers bility for all our redeployable camp luxury wall coatings and furniture. in a matter of 30 minutes. Impor- can be stacked. systems, including the HERCon. Our Weatherhaven Africa prides tantly, all internal services, such The HERCon low cube unit is factory is already manufacturing the itself on providing environmen- as electrical wiring, plumbing and transportable by C-130 Hercules, ablutions and quarter tanks,” said tally friendly installations, which sewage, are pre-installed, and no and requires no materials handling Coetzer. often include grey water, biological earthworks are required. to offload at smaller airfields. Optional extras for the HERCon sys- instead of chemical sewage treat- “This is true ‘plug-and-play’, Besides numerous enquiries from tem are carpeting, air-conditioning, ment, and solar power. ■

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Headquarters

Lengths of HGMS are deployed from a vehicle-mounted spool, which swivels through 90° from the carriage position

SAM J BASCH “Spoolrack is designed to store and transport additional lengths of Military forces are often required to Trackway,” said Kendall, “which can traverse difficult terrain, from desert then be transferred for deployment sand to snow or marshland. The through a spool-to-spool system.” Danish armed forces have become With the Danish order, the com- the latest to acquire products from pany achieved a milestone in its FAUN Trackway (Stand 05-D23) to 60-year history: its Anglesey site is help them do just that. now building the 100th Trackrack About 40 military forces around and 50th Spoolrack. A prime contrac- the world use FAUN Trackway’s tor to the UK MoD, FAUN Trackway Heavy Ground Mobility System also boasts aircraft landing mats and (HGMS), the company’s own porta- rapid runway repair kits. ble, temporary roadway system. The In Canada, the hamlet of Danish order for the HGMS includes Kugluktuk has just ordered a boat Trackrack and Spoolrack. ramp kit from FAUN Trackway USA, Developed about 40 years ago, part of FAUN Zoeller UK. The boat the design of interlocking alu- ramp kit is specially designed for minium panels forms the basis of deployment and transportation FAUN Trackway’s product portfolio and is constructed from MLC 70 of roadways and runways. Panels Trackway panels. Once assembled, can be added, allowing potentially the MLC 70 panels are rolled out into unlimited lengths of roadway or water as a permanent solution, or runway to be created. The HGMS they can be removed and used again can withstand repeated loads of in a different location. tracked and wheeled vehicles up to Canada’s harsh winter conditions 70 tonnes (MLC 70). cause severe damage to ramps According to Chris Kendall, direc- constructed from materials such as tor at FAUN Trackway, the HGMS is concrete, which require yearly repair designed for speed, allowing 50m or replacement. The boat ramp kit of Trackway to be laid by two men in can be deployed to provide a stable only six minutes. Trackrack is meant ramp system during the spring and to launch, recover, transport and then removed before the winter ice store the panels. forms. ■

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RICHARD SCOTT AMRAAM missile as its effector. The AMRAAM being NASAMS system has been sold to Raytheon Missile Systems has launched from a seven customers to date, with more revealed that it is pushing ahead NASAMS launcher. than 70 fire units delivered. Fielded with development of an extended- AMRAAM-ER will fly in for more than a decade, range variant of its Advanced farther and faster NASAMS is operationally deployed Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile in the US National Capital Region, (AMRAAM) to extend the coverage Spain, Finland, the Netherlands and offered by the National Advanced in an undisclosed country. It is also Surface-to-Air Missile System in production for Oman under a con- (NASAMS). A first AMRAAM-ER flight tract received last year. test is due before the end of this year. NASAMS uses a battle man- Designed specifically for the agement, command, control, ground-based air defence (GBAD) computers, communications and mission, the AMRAAM-ER missile intelligence module to integrate a will incorporate a new propulsion number of sensors and launchers. stack to improve kinematics to ena- Targets are detected and tracked by ble intercepts at longer ranges and dent of Air Warfare Systems. “By extended-range missile into the a high-resolution, 3D pencil beam higher altitudes. leveraging many existing AMRAAM NASAMS launcher. Developed radar; multiple radars and the asso- “The new missile will be even components, Raytheon can deliver in partnership with Kongsberg ciated fire distribution centres are faster and more manoeuvrable AMRAAM-ER quickly and affordably Defence Systems, NASAMS is a netted together via radio datalinks than the current AMRAAM,” said with very low risk.” short- to medium-range GBAD sys- to create a real-time recognised air Mike Jarrett, Raytheon vice presi- Raytheon will integrate the tem that uses a surface-launched picture. ■ Missile precision from Korea JON LAKE K-SAAM naval surface-to-air Part of a 22-strong group of Korean missile defence companies participating in IDEX 2015, LIG Nex1 is displaying These weapons include the with the Republic of Korea Army and KM-SAM land-based surface-to-air a range of its missile products on company’s Chiron IR-homing sur- won the Korea National Defense Sci- missile and the newly developed Stand 12-B15. face-to-air missile, which is in service ence, Research and Development K-SAAM naval surface-to-air missile. Award in 2004. The missile employs Both weapons are vertically a two-colour seeker that provides launched, with the KM-SAM using good discrimination between a tar- radar guidance, and the K-SAAM get and modern IR decoy flares. employing inertial mid-course guid- The system’s light weight and ance and a dual microwave and compact dimensions make it port- imaging infrared seeker for terminal able and rapidly deployable, like guidance. the Raybolt man-portable anti-tank The company is also showing off guided missile, which is also being its Maritime Perimeter Security Sys- shown at IDEX. tem, now in service with the Korean The latter weapon can be used in Navy. This uses a mix of distributed direct or top attack modes, allowing sensors, passive for outer-zone it to target an armoured vehicle’s target detection, magnetic and vulnerable top surfaces. The missile acoustic sensors for mid-ranges, and is fire-and-forget and smokeless, active sonar, electro-optical tracking reducing the likelihood of the oper- equipment and radar for inner-zone ator being detected and allowing detection. the missile to be fired from inside a Hyokoo Lee, chief executive of building. LIG Nex1, has expressed his compa- LIG Nex1 is also showing its ny’s commitment to expanding its presence in the UAE market, which Raybolt shoulder-launched he says has a special meaning for anti-tank weapon LIG Nex1. ■

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The supply of the FREMM Normandie to Safety at sea was negotiated at the same time as Egypt’s Austrian communications and infor- ensure a faster and more informed Rafale fighter purchase mation systems house Frequentis incident response.” (Stand A-040) is giving a public debut A particular feature of ICM is the to its new ICM (Incident and Crisis user interface, designed in collabo- Management) system at NAVDEX ration with experienced operators. 2015. ICM organises and automates A Geographic Information System emergency management proce- (GIS)-based Tactical Communica- dures to support operators in their tion Chart displays incident-relevant decision-making process, and so data, including the location and improve the speed and efficiency status of resources, improving the of responses. The system integrates operator’s situational awareness. into existing maritime communica- Guiding decision-making based tions and information systems. on standard operating procedures, ICM guides operators through this improved understanding of approved emergency management the situation, underpinned by auto- procedures, collating and display- mated communications and data ing incident-related information exchange, allows the operator to automatically, and identifying key focus on managing responses. ICM contacts and assigned responsibili- also records all activities in an action ties. According to Frequentis, “These log, providing a vital resource for sub- contacts and relevant deployment sequent investigation, performance resources receive automated alerts analysis, compensation negotiations and information updates, helping to and/or legal proceedings. ■

Egypt signs for FREMM frigate

RICHARD SCOTT function radar and the same company’s ARTEMIS staring array French shipbuilding, systems and infrared search and track system. A services group DCNS is to supply hangar and flight deck aft provide a FREMM multi-mission frigate to for the operation of a 10-tonne class Egypt under a contract signed on helicopter. 16 February. The vessel, originally Normandie was originally built as Normandie, is to be taken up intended to be the second FREMM from the production line delivered to the French Navy. To to expedite early delivery. Handover ensure that the operational cap­ to the is scheduled for ability of the French Navy will not the middle of this year, following the be affected, DCNS will now acceler- completion of final outfitting. ate the production of subsequent Displacing 6,000 tonnes, the FREMM ships at its Lorient yard in FREMM frigate is equipped with an Brittany. OTO Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun, According to DCNS, this sales Aster 15 point defence missiles and agreement strengthens the MM40 Block 3 Exocet surface-to- company’s relationship with Egypt. surface missiles (both manu- Last July, the company signed a factured by MBDA), plus Nexter separate contract with Egypt for Narwhal 20mm remote guns and the supply of four Gowind 2500 Eurotorp MU90 Impact lightweight corvettes, three of which are to be torpedoes. Sensors include the assembled in-country under a trans- Thales Herakles E/F-band multi­ fer of technology arrangement. ■

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46 See the full picture Surveillance The best way to react to fast- breaking situations is to have an operational picture like that offered by Raytheon (Stand 03-B07) with its on the prowl Command View Mission Solutions. As the company affirms, command- SAM J BASCH ers must instantly understand what is going on around them. Command Two decades of developing mobile View Mission Solutions, an inte- A view of Raytheon’s Command solutions for the civil and military grated suite to manage C4I, places View Mission Solutions C4I suite markets have seen Desert Wolf decision-makers in a cyber-secure, (South African pavilion, Stand common-computing environment American Aerospace Defence Com- 12-C20) offering a range of products to collect timely, critical information. mand monitor a larger portion of the for land, sea and air applications. Raytheon C4I Systems business continent’s airspace than ever with “Besides South Africa’s military development manager, retired US the Battle Control Station-Fixed devel- and , our clients include the Army Brigadier General Chuck Tay- oped by ThalesRaytheonSystems, UK armed forces, the United Nations lor, said: “The system must combine Raytheon’s JV with the European and numerous security and law accurate and current situational defence electronics company. enforcement agencies around the awareness and assessment with sce- Raytheon believes Command View world,” said managing director Hen- nario planning and war-gaming to provides the necessary information, nie Kieser. “With proven capabilities enable tactical to strategic mission communication and connectivity to meet very specific client require- accomplishment.” in a complex and dynamic environ- ments, Desert Wolf’s mobile systems Several nations use Raytheon’s ment. Taylor added, “Our solutions are used widely in the petrochemi- command and control systems. make it simple for the customer to cal, mining and border control Likewise, commanders of the North focus on what is important.” ■ environments.” With access to high-end sensors, like those from FLIR, for which Desert Top: mobile surveillance system Wolf is the official SADC distributor, (solar power panel still to be the company’s offering includes deployed); above: customised fully fledged mobile command and pickup with Will-Burt mast and control stations, communication FLIR sensor suite alongside and satellite trailers, and mobile Desert Wolf’s Bat UAS on a Microsoft Defense Solutions surveillance systems. launcher The company has also devel- Microsoft and its partners offer devices, services and oped tactical fixed-wing remotely added. “They are man-portable solutions for defense organizations around the world. We piloted aerial systems (RPAS) and and designed for quick change to enable you to meet mission requirements, deploy essential multic­ opter RPAS for surveillance launch different airframes one after assets to the right place at the right time, and keep and crowd-control operations. With the other with the same launcher communications secure and provide near real-time operation the increasingly widespread use of system.” visualization. Please come visit us at Booth #C12-012. unmanned air systems (UAS), Desert Given its wide-ranging Wolf is focusing on affordability and capabilities, Desert Wolf is actively functionality. seeking collaborative partnerships “I believe clients would do well and even joint manufacturing in to look at our UAS launchers,” Kieser client countries. ■

IDEX Show Daily editorial

The IDEX Show Daily is produced by IHS Jane’s. The English Language version is prepared by the Show Daily Team. Publisher: Lynne Raishbrook; Operations Manager: Simon Kay; Editor: David Donald; Deputy Editor: Christopher F Foss; Production Editor: Lynn Wright; Deputy Production Editor: Nicola Keeler; Senior Reporters: Richard Scott, Sam Basch and Jon Lake; Photographer: Patrick Allen; Online Editor: James Macinnes. Printed by MM Print Services Ltd. Five editions of the Show Daily are being written and produced on site, where material for inclusion can be delivered by hand to the IDEX Show Daily office on the first floor of ADNEC opposite entrance H, next to the Media Centre.

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48 Get a wolf for protection

SAM J BASCH and security. Its bespoke solution is the Micro MineWolf (MW50), a With security forces and civilians remote-controlled multi-purpose increasingly exposed to the threat of platform best suited for multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs), scenarios, especially where explo- landmines and explosive remnants sive devices are threatening the of war, Swiss company MineWolf lives of human beings or where Systems (Stand 08-A32 in the Swiss critical infrastructure is under attack. Pavilion) offers a range of innovative Although it is the smallest Mine- solutions. Wolf platform, the MW50 offers In recent times, its large MW370 various attachments, including has cleared mine-contaminated the multi-use robotic arm able to land for the oil and gas industry in carry a payload of several hundred Iraq. The MW240 was deployed in kilograms. It therefore fills the gap Bahrain for IED and EOD (explosive The MW50 demonstrates its ability to handle a vehicle-carried IED between the larger manipulator ordnance disposal) operations, and vehicles and smaller, less robust in to clear cluster munitions (MW240) to conduct route clearance tillers and a remote-controlled EOD robots (ROVs). from runways. UN peacekeepers on patrol. robotic arm for IED and battle area The Micro MineWolf at IDEX is in are also using it for IED and MineWolf prides itself on its cus- clearance. shown with the camera system and mine clearance. In the four years to tomisable ‘toolbox concept’, with an The company has now iden- the robotic arm attachment with a 2014, German and British forces in array of multi-purpose attachments tified the need for equipment selection of front-end tools, includ- Afghanistan successfully employed to clear threats. These interchange- suited to security forces involved ing a gripper, bucket, EOD Multi-tool the unmanned Mini MineWolf able attachments include flails and in maintaining stability, peace and disruptor capability. ■ Packing new pistols Those who are keen on target or refinements as standard features. competitive shooting, hunting or Of three new in the Colt focused on personal protection, Rail Gun family, the O4012RG Colt would do well to stop by the US Pavil- Combat Commander Rail Gun with ion to see a series of new handguns Picatinny rail stands out; it combines that Colt’s Manufacturing Company the popular features of the original (Stand 03-038) is introducing this Commander, the Colt M45A1, and year. As to be expected of a com- the Rail Gun. pany that has been in business for There are also two new handguns 175 years, the new handguns offer in the Colt XSE Series, while Colt’s an array of options in calibre, weight, classic 1991 Series offers the O1992 rails and other features to best meet model in three calibre options. It customers’ preferences and needs. comes chambered in 9mm, with A good example is the O5870A1 the other two chambering options Gold Cup National Match featuring being .45 ACP and .38 Super. Visit us at IDEX the Series 70 firing system, along “Our new introduc- on our booth C12-002 with a classic flat top slide. Regarded tions provide customers with the as the finest shooting semi-auto- same high-quality products the matic in the world, the Colt Gold Cup market expects from Colt, with is also the standard for competitive a greater diversity in design and Choose transport technology guns. Colt has now added numerous configuration,” said Joyce Rubino, [ vice president of marketing, Colt’s of the TII Group Manufacturing. Colt’s Manufacturing Com- pany supplies the global www.scheuerle.com civilian, military and law www.nicolas.fr enforcement markets from its Colt’s facilities in West Hartford, Con- www.kamag.com Manufacturing necticut, USA, and its subsidiary, Company’s new O5870A1 Colt Canada Corporation, in Gold Cup handgun Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. ■

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50 Falcon flourishes in the desert

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Having evaluated and rejected the and the Eurofighter Typhoon, and having been informed that the existing order backlog alone would keep the UAE from obtaining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter until after 2020, a solution to the UAE Air Force and Air Defence’s long-term requirement for a ‘next-generation fighter’ to replace the Mirage 2000 from 2018 seems as far away as ever. In the meantime, the UAE is expanding its fleet of Lockheed Mar- tin F-16E/F Desert Falcons through the acquisition of 30 new Block 61 F-16E/F aircraft. The 79 surviving Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcons will be upgraded to a similar ‘Block 60+’ standard. has thus far refused to comment on the Block 61

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and Block 60+ configurations, but Grumman AN/APG-80 AESA (active the new-build Block 61 is believed electronically scanned antenna) to be an evolutionary upgrade of the radar, which made it the first F-16 original Block 60, with diminishing variant to be fitted with an AESA manufacturing sources and obso- array, and is still the only in-service lescence issues addressed, and some F-16 version with an ‘e-scan’ radar. interoperability enhancements. The introduction of the Block 60 F-16 Block 61 aircraft are being pur- made the UAE AF&AD the first fighter chased via a direct commercial sale, force outside the USA to field this rather than using the more usual revolutionary radar technology. foreign military sale (FMS) process, The Block 60 also has provision for so there was no requirement for the the conformal fuel tanks associated usual Defense Security Cooperation with later Block 50/52 aircraft, giv- Agency notification of the aircraft ing it a mission radius of 1,650km – a sale to Congress, though Congress 40 per cent increase compared with was notified of an associated FMS non-CFT-equipped F-16 variants. sale of training, logistics support While the USA does not normally and support equipment, weapons export the vital software source and other items to the UAE, on 23 codes required to program the elec- January 2014. tronic warfare and radar systems abreast of developing threats. was because the Black Shaheen was Entering front-line service in 2005, on US-built fighters, in the case Lockheed did integrate the assumed to have a range of more the Block 60 F-16E/F has been called of the Block 60 F-16, the USA pro- UAE’s MBDA Al Hakim rocket- than 300km, which is the current “the most advanced F-16 variant in vided “object codes”, which allow boosted on the F-16E/F, range limit for cruise missiles under the world”, and is described as being new mission data to be added to but the US State Department the Missile Technology Control “a half-generation ahead of the F-16 the F-16E/F’s threat library autono- refused to allow integration of the Regime (MTCR). Instead, the USA is C/D Block 50/52+ aircraft that form mously. This has allowed the UAE MBDA Black Shaheen cruise missile providing AGM-84 SLAM-ER missiles the backbone of the US Air Force.” to refine and improve the Block 60 (a derivative of the Storm Shadow and the AGM-154C Joint Stand Off The aircraft is fitted with a Northrop aircraft exponentially, and to keep it used on UAE Mirage 2000s). This Weapon. ■

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52 Expanding the MASS effect RICHARD SCOTT or operated in standalone mode. Presented at IDEX 2015, the latest Rheinmetall Defence (German Pavil- version of MASS adds new function- ion, Stand 09-A10) is introducing ality to afford additional protection new features to its best-selling MASS against radar-guided missile threats (Multi Ammunition Soft Kill System) and torpedoes. In the first instance, shipborne decoy launcher system to Rheinmetall has introduced the broaden its all-round self-protection Saab SME+ electronic support capability. measures system to provide threat Originally designed to provide warning in the millimetric wave- protection against anti-ship missiles band (mmW). Alongside this, the and asymmetric threats employing OmniTrap decoy now additionally radio frequency (RF) microwave, includes a mmW payload. infrared (IR) and/or electro-optical To further improve anti-ship (EO) seekers, MASS is a compact, missile defence capabilities, an Off- reactive and fully automatic soft- board Corner Reflector (OCR) decoy kill launcher system deploying has been developed to provide an programmable multi-spectral improved capability against the Omni-Trap decoy rounds with radar, most modern anti-ship RF seekers. IR, laser, EO and ultraviolet payloads. Rheinmetall has developed the OCR The MASS decoy system is being enhanced so as to provide better The system can be integrated into in co-operation with Airborne Sys- protection against both anti-ship missile threats and torpedoes any command and control system, tems, which already has significant Keep cool AMETEK Rotron (Stand 07-C34) has released a 19in rack-mountable Partner in the air liquid-cooling heat exchanger assembly designed for years of reli- JON LAKE able service in harsh and demanding applications, including military and ’s Finmeccanica (Stands 06-A03 commercial equipment racks. and B-005) has been a long-standing The unit, housed within a rugge- partner of the UAE Armed Forces, dised 6U aluminium chassis, is one having had a presence in the nation of various similar heat exchangers for more than 40 years, and it is that are designed to dissipate more exhibiting many of its products here than 10kW of heat. In one particu- at IDEX 2015. The company now has lar application, the heat exchanger a UAE corporate headquarters in pairs copper-nickel cores with a Abu Dhabi. MAXIAX vane-axial blower to dissi- The UAE was an early customer pate heat from the electronics rack for the Aermacchi MB.326 and The UAE Air Force’s for a ship’s water supply. MB.339 jet trainers and for the pis- national aerobatic According to AMETEK Rotron, ton-engined SIAI Marchetti SF.260 team ‘Al Fursan’ assemblies can be customised for basic trainer. Before the amalgama- flies the Alenia different input voltages, heat transfer tion of the UAE’s separate air arms Aermacchi MB.339 rates, chassis-mounting options and to form the UAE Air Force and Air mil-grade environmental require- Defence in 1999, the Dubai Defence aerobatic display team), and the powered by a Williams International ments, including acoustic and Force Air Wing operated a single M-346 Master – which was selected FJ44-4M turbofan. structure-borne noise requirements. Alenia G.222 transport. to meet the UAE Air Force and Air Finmeccanica’s helicopter arm, The units can be paired with tube Alenia and Aermacchi them- Defence advanced trainer require- AgustaWestland, is showing off the axial fans and monitored using selves merged on 1 January 2012, ment in 2009, but has still not been AW139 in search and rescue con- Rotron low-speed warning detec- becoming the Alenia Aermac- ordered. figuration, and the derived new tors. They can also include power chi division of Finmeccanica. The The new M-345 HET (High Effi- generation AW169 in emergency inverters that allow the use of 400Hz company is exhibiting a number of ciency Trainer) is also being shown. medical service configuration. or DC fans and blowers. This enables aircraft in model form, including the The M-345 is a derivative of the The dedicated military AW101, increased volumetric flow and pres- MC-27J, the MB.339 (which is used M-311 (itself derived from the SIAI AW149 and AW159 Lynx Wildcat are sure within a compact design. ■ by the UAE’s ‘Al Fursan’ national Marchetti S.211/Aermacchi S-211), also being displayed. ■

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Buoyed by recent export success, UK-based Airborne Systems (UK Pavilion, Stand B-052) is pushing the merits of its FDS3 inflatable Decoys afloat Expanding the MASS effect floating corner reflector decoy at NAVDEX 2015. Based on the latest experience in RF corner reflector version of the ’s Outfit decoys. DLF soft-kill decoy system, FDS3 is Finally, to address the a ship-deployed, passive radio fre- threat, Rheinmetall has worked with quency (RF) countermeasure that DCNS in France to integrate the lat- can be used in seduction, distraction ter’s CANTO acoustic decoy into the and confusion roles against even the MASS system. The CANTO rounds most modern RF missile seekers. are fired from twin launch tubes The FDS3 system comprises a affixed either side of the base of the deck-mounted launch tube, which MASS mounting. is preloaded with the stowed decoy. The UAE Naval Forces have already Following launch activation in the FDS3 is a rapid- chosen MASS to provide soft-kill operations room, the decoy package response RF protection for their fleet, having – of ‘metallised fabric’ construction – floating decoy specified the system for their six is launched out of the tube and then Baynunah multi-mission corvettes, fully inflated alongside the ship’s is achieved within seconds of launch of the FDS3 decoy system – des- the Abu Dhabi corvette programme, hull on the sea surface. into the sea… this provides for a ignated Mk 59 Mod 0 – to meet a and the two Falaj 2 strike craft. Once fully inflated, the decoy is very effective seduction capability rapid response effort for improved Other regional customers for automatically released and floats suitable for use against supersonic soft-kill self-defence. In July 2014, it MASS include Oman and Pakistan. In free past the stern. According to and late turn-on threats”. chalked up another success when total, MASS is now in service with 14 Airborne Systems, the very rapid In September 2013, Airborne Sys- New Zealand selected FDS3 as part navies, with 212 launchers installed deployment and inflation time tems announced a contract award of its ANZAC class Frigate Systems on 28 different ship classes. ■ “means that full radar cross-section from the US Navy to supply a variant Upgrade programme. ■ Partner in the air

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